South Discovery
Morning dunes in the Viana Desert, sandboarding at Morro de Areia, Varandinha's caves, a swim at Santa Mónica and a tasting in the island's oldest village.
- Duration
- 5 hours · Half day
From€40 per person
Culture & Villages · Nature & Wildlife · Beach & Ocean
East Discovery
Curral Velho, salt pans, the baobab, Ervatão, the lighthouse & Fundo das Figueiras
- Duration
- 7 hours · 09:00 – approx. 16:00
- Departure
- Your hotel entrance (security gate)
- Tour type
- Full day
- Vehicle
- Toyota Fortuner 4x4 (up to 6 people) or safari pickup for larger groups
Overview
History and wild coastline in the east: abandoned Curral Velho, natural salt pans, an ancient baobab, Ervatão beach, the Morro Negro lighthouse and a home-cooked lunch.
A full day in Boa Vista's wild east. Explore the ruins of the abandoned village of Curral Velho and its natural salt pans by the sea, where you learn how salt is traditionally harvested and take some home as a souvenir. Stop at a centuries-old baobab, swim at the untouched beach of Ervatão when the sea allows, and walk up to the Morro Negro lighthouse at the easternmost point of Cape Verde. The day ends with a home-style Cape Verdean lunch in the village of Fundo das Figueiras.
- Ruins of Curral Velho
- Natural salt pans — take sea salt home
- Morro Negro lighthouse walk
- Home-cooked lunch in Fundo das Figueiras
Itinerary
09:00
Pickup at your hotel
We meet you just outside your hotel entrance at the security gate and set off in the 4x4.
Stop 1
Curral Velho — ruins & salt pans
Explore the fascinating ruins of this abandoned historic village, then visit the natural salt pans by the sea — and take real sea salt home as a souvenir.
Stop 2
The ancient baobab
A photo stop at the majestic baobab, one of the rarest and most impressive trees on the island.
Stop 3
Ervatão Beach
A wild, untouched beach on the east coast, with time to swim and relax.
Swimming always depends on the current sea and wave conditions — safety comes first.
Stop 4
Morro Negro lighthouse
A short walk up to the easternmost point of Cape Verde and its historic lighthouse, with a spectacular view over the Atlantic.
Stop 5
Fundo das Figueiras — traditional lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant in this picturesque village, with delicious home-style Cape Verdean cooking. Drinks are ordered and paid on site.
≈ 16:00
Return to your hotel
A relaxed drive back with drop-off at your hotel's main entrance.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional local guide
- Visit to the natural salt pans, with sea salt to take home
- Walk to the Morro Negro lighthouse
- Full lunch in Fundo das Figueiras
Not included
- Drinks with lunch (order and pay on site)
- Souvenirs and personal purchases
Good to know
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Camera or smartphone
What to wear
Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes for the walk to the lighthouse.
Meeting point
Please wait outside your hotel entrance by the security gate about 5 minutes before departure.
Cash
Lunch is included, drinks are extra. Bring some cash (euros or escudos) for drinks or souvenirs.
Prices
| Adults | Price on request |
|---|---|
| Children (4–11 years) | Price on request |
| Infants (0–3 years) | Price on request |
Prices in euros. Your booking is confirmed only after we reply.
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